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University of Cologne
US News & World Report Ranking 2024

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Master in Management
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Europe– / –91100
World University
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Accounting and Finance
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201201– / –
Biological Sciences101151– / –
Communication and Media Studies201– / –– / –
Law and Legal Studies201201– / –
Mathematics351351– / –
Medicine151143– / –
Physics and Astronomy201201– / –
Politics– / –201– / –
Sociology151151– / –
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Arts and Humanities1018581
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Life Sciences101101101
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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Psychology126126101
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QS - Law and Legal Studies-201201
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Law--151

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M.A.

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QS - Sociology-101151
QS - Communication and Media Studies--201
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences101101101
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology403543
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities-10185

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QS - Accounting and Finance
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THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics
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Master of Science (MSc) in Sociology in Social Research - Batch of 2021
3.6
University of Cologne is academically oriented.
Tips: Germans are very cold and serious. I didn't have any scholarship. Overall, I was pretty satisfied with my experience. Job market in Germany is good, but not for non German speakers. Professors and the university staff are usually very friendly and polite. It is better to learn German to better fit into the society.
Likes (Value for money): As it is super cheap compared to British or Irish or USA universities. German universities cost around 1k or 2k per year only. So it is great for value for money. However, not speaking Germany is hard for finding a job and living in Germany. Therefore up to you.
Dislikes (Part time work): Unfortunately I joined during covid so we could not experience part time work or seminars, or any online activities. We did not have the opportunity to experience ordinary student life due to the pandemic. But maybe now it should be better. Most of our classes were offline.
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Answered 8 months ago

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Abinash Pany

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Answered 8 months ago

Public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees, including both Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt and the University of Cologne

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Nidhi Pathak

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Answered 9 months ago

Yes, the University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees from international students. However, students are required to pay the following fees: Social Contribution fee: 250 per semester.

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Answered 9 months ago

As per the student alumni reviews at an unofficial source, here is what University of Cologne students keep in mind before starting their first semester:

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